Cleason Horace's Obituary
leason H. Box, son of Jason W. and Bessie (Blazer) Box, was born December 5, 1919, in Wright County, Missouri. He departed this life Tuesday, April 1, 2008, in Phelps County Regional Medical Center, in Rolla, Missouri, at the age of eighty-eight years, three months, and twenty-six days. On December 2, 1941 he was united in marriage to Goldia P. Blevins and to this union two sons were born. He was preceded in death by his wife, Goldia, on April 29, 2000; his parents; and three brothers, Truel Box, Claude Box, and Ernest Box. Cleason is survived by two sons, David M. Box, and his wife, Louise, of Hartville, Missouri, and Paul L. Box, and his wife, Linda, of Otterville, Missouri; two grandchildren, Allen Box, and his wife, Julie, of Seymour, Missouri, and Angela Box, of Hartville, Missouri; two brothers, Robert Box, of Ava, Missouri, and Wayne Box, of Powersite, Missouri; a number of nieces and nephews; as well as a host of other relatives and many dear friends. He was born and raised in Wright County and attended the Knob School. After he met and married Goldia they made their home on the farm in the Odin area. Besides being a farmer, he had also worked at the Steel Plant in Marshfield for five years and drove a can milk route for five years. He centered his life on his family and loved spending time with them. In his spare time he enjoyed trap shooting, bird hunting, and playing music at the Mansfield Jamboree, where he loved playing his fiddle. Cleason was a loving father, grandfather, brother, and uncle and was a caring neighbor and friend. We celebrate his life and accomplishments and will treasure the wonderful memories he has created for his family and friends. Graveside services will be held at 10:30 a.m. Saturday, April 5, 2008, in the Mt. Zion Cemetery. Friends may call at the funeral home at their convenience. Services are under the direction of Holman-Howe Funeral Home of Hartville, Missouri. Return to top
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